‘Sak Siam’ update Bang Sue Central Station The red line
note – Mr. Sak Siam Chidchob, Minister of Transport Gave an interview about the progress of the construction of Bang Sue Central Station And the suburban electric train system project (Red Line) before Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Will bring the Cabinet (Cabinet) to visit along with a trial demonstration of the Bang Sue-Rangsit Red Line train on December 15 and full service in 2021.
Sak Siam Chidchob
Minister of Transport
The availability of the suburban mass transit system project (Red Line) in the construction sector has been 99.8% completed, while the installation of the electric train system and the supply of electric cars has made 89.1% progress after the test run on December 15. Initially, a virtual test run will be launched in March 2021 for a period of 3 months, with users registering for the red line train early 2021, but has not yet determined a specific time on what time to run. In July 2021, a scheduled trial run will begin and commercial operations will begin in November 2021.
The red train during Bang Sue – Rangsit This will reduce the travel time between the city center and suburban areas to reach each other more quickly. It is also possible to transfer passengers from the road into a number of convenient and safe public transport systems. From Bang Sue departure station to Rangsit terminal in 30 minutes at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Able to support the number of passengers from Rangsit to Bang Sue, not less than 272,500 people / day, the test run has now started for a while.
As for the service system in the Bang Sue Central Station, such as security system, toilets and parking, are ready for service. Inside the station are fully equipped with shops, food court and restrooms. Which the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) built more toilets Not causing problems like the Suvarnabhumi Airport that opened for service in the beginning is not enough for the users. The entire station will have 713 rooms spread across different floors. Except platform floor
But there is still a connection system in the corridor under the tunnel, under the MRT Blue Line to Bang Sue Central Station. Which was initially resolved that SRT must be responsible for this part, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) regulations stating that if there is a connection to the station The connection requestor must be the operator. Expected to open in time for the opening of the virtual reality trial in March 2021 for sure.
As for other types of mass transit systems that will support travel in Bang Sue Central Station, At present, the Ministry of Transport has urged to discuss all modes of transport for public transportation. Whether it is a bus from the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMA) at this time, it is in the process of preparing buses and laying routes to facilitate and connect the journey more efficiently.
The government has targeted Bang Sue Central Station as the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, with the first floor being the ticket office floor, the second floor being the platform floor for long-distance trains. And the red line suburban train (Bang Sue – Taling Chan And Bang Sue-Rangsit), the third floor consists of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (Airport Rail Link), the high-speed train connecting 3 airports, and the Northeast, North and South high-speed trains.
Bang Sue Central Station will be a travel hub. Connecting points for trains, subways, and public transportation The surrounding area is also planned to be developed into a commercial area surrounded by shopping centers, hotels, office buildings on a total land area of 2,325 rai.
During the first opening of the service Bang Sue Central Station Will serve as a point of entry of the train only There is no commercial area available yet. Which for this part is pending SRT selects private sector to manage the station area in the next phase.
In addition, the opening of the service will only reach the second floor, which is a long-distance railway platform only, while the third floor will be closed, waiting until the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail and the high-speed rail linking 3 airports are completed and opened after 2025 onwards.
Information of the MRT Red Line Project
Red Line Mass Rapid Transit Project Cabinet (Cabinet) approved by the Ministry of Transport in 2009 proposing to revise the total investment limit for rail mass transit system projects in Bangkok and its vicinity, Bang Sue – Rangsit section. And the Bang Sue – Taling Chan period The project limit is 93,950 million baht from the original 75,548 million baht as proposed by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Cabinet on February 3, 2015 and assigned the Ministry of Finance to expand the loan to cover the adjustment of the credit limit.
It will open for commercial service in November 2021, or more than 10 years of system operations and construction work. Moreover, Bang Sue Central Station will be the center Or a networked travel hub in the country and region
At the same time, the credit limit of 10,345 million baht has to be expanded as additional work fees that cover both the 1st contract, namely the construction of Bang Sue central station and the railway zone adjustment. To cover the number of tracks (Track) available in the project. Including the additional work in the 2nd and 3rd contracts that are signaling systems as well
As for the loan amount Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Ministry of Finance, has already acknowledged the limit. After being unable to borrow money from the Japan International Cooperation Organization (Jaika) by MPs stating that there will be a domestic or foreign loan source to support the credit line. But the source of the new loan source must be reported to Jaika.
In the case of requesting an extension of the operating limit for the Suburban Railway Project (Red Line), Taling Chan – Bang Sue – Rangsit Section Additional construction work (VO) in Contract 1, Civil Works for Bang Sue Central Station and Maintenance Center Additional approximately 10,345 million baht, consisting of tax of more than 3 billion baht and construction costs of more than 6 billion baht The authorities concerned are currently considering legal matters and concluding details. Expected to be concluded soon, but confirmed that it will not affect the bus for sure.
For the Red Line Metro Line, Bang Sue – Rangsit Section, operated by the SRT, a total distance of 26.3 kilometers, is constructed as an elevated road from Bang Sue Central Station to Don Mueang Station. Then lowered to ground level after passing from Don Mueang Station to Rangsit Station, comprising of 10 stations: 1. Bang Sue Central Station 2. Chatuchak Station 3. Wat Samian Nari Station 4. Bang Khen Station 5. Thung Song Hong Station 6. Laksi Station 7. Housing Station 8. Don Mueang Station 9. Main Station Six 10. Rangsit Station Travel at a maximum speed of 120 km / h Connected to 3 train lines: MRT (MRT), Blue Line, Bang Sue Station, Light Red Line (Salaya – Hua Mak), Airport Rail Link (Don Mueang – Suvarnabhumi) in the future there will be an extension of the red line. Dark (Thammasat University Rangsit-Mahachai Center)
Connection information Chulabhorn Hospital – Laksi Station
MRT Red Line Project At Laksi station, a skywalk link will be built with Chulabhorn Hospital. It is a project that the Royal College of Chulabhorn has a letter requesting help from the Ministry of Transport to establish a connection from the hospital to the Red Line MRT system. Bang Sue – Rangsit Section To accommodate more personnel and service recipients in the future from the implementation of the 90th Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej project
In addition, SRT prepared a budget of 242 million baht for the construction. In which the construction of a tramway or skywalk Between Chulabhorn Hospital and Laksi Station The distance is about 720 meters, which is the longest connecting corridor ever built by a train. The connecting walkway is approximately 720 meters, 4 meters wide and built on the same height as the Red Line. The highest point is 17 meters with the starting point at the link between Lak Si Railway Station and IT Square Shopping Center, 90 degrees perpendicular to Chaengwattana Road. There are facilities to change the travel level, namely 1 set of main stairs, 1 set of escalators up and down, and 1 set of elevators for the disabled to cross the Pink Line and an elevated walkway across Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. And the connection level will be changed
With 1 set of main stairs, 1 set of escalators up and down, 1 set of lifts for the disabled on the south side
The corridor is then angled 90 degrees to the columns of the Red Line suburban railway structure. And turn into the area of Chulabhorn Hospital and Chulabhorn Chulabhorn Hospital for construction as a landing point of the corridor There are 2 points of landing on the floor of the connecting walkway or skywalk, namely the landing point in front of the Royal College of Chulabhorn. Gate-exit number 3 and number 5 with an escalator up. Elevator for the disabled Disabled ramp And elevators that can move golf carts to facilitate the operator
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